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conventionally arranged. On the reverse side is a trophy, composed of an eagle, perched on a cannon supported by five standards, rifles, an Indian shield, spear, and quiver of arrows, a Cuban machete, and a Sulu kriss. Below the trophy are the words "For service." The whole is surrounded by a circle composed of the words “United States Army" in the upper half, and 13 stars in the lower half. The badge to be suspended from a brass bar ( inch long by 1 inches wide) by a silken ribbon (18 inches long) of the same description and width as that described below.

(b) Ribbon.-To be of silk and composed of a simple band of bright red (1 inches), with a narrow stripe of deep red ( inch) on each edge. The whole to be 18 inches wide by inch long.

156. SPANISH CAMPAIGN BADGE.

(a) Badge.-To be of bronze, 1 inches in diameter. On the obverse side is a conventional castle with the addition of two round-corner towers, the whole in a circle composed of the words "War with Spain" in the upper half, and in the lower half the date "1898" at the bottom, with a branch of the tobacco plant on the left and stalk of sugar cane on the right. The reverse side is the same as that of the Indian wars badge. The badge to be suspended from a brass bar ( inch long by 1% inches wide) by a silken ribbon (13 inches long) of the same description and width as that described below.

(b) Ribbon.-To be of silk and composed of two bands of blue (each inch), separated by a band of yellow (inch) with a border of yellow on each edge (inch). The whole to be 18 inches wide by inch long.

157. PHILIPPINES CAMPAIGN BADGE.

(a) Badge. To be of bronze, 1 inches in diameter. On the obverse side is a conventional coconut palm tree. On the left of it is a Roman lamp, and on the right, balances of scales. The whole is in a circle composed of the words "Philippine Insurrection" and the date" 1899 " at the bottom. The reverse side is the same as that of the Indian wars badge. The badge is suspended from a brass bar ( inch long by 1% inches wide) by a silken ribbon (18 inches long) of the same description and width. as that described below.

(b) Ribbon.-To be of silk and composed of a broad band of blue (inch) between bands of red (f inch) with a narrow

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stripe of blue (re inch) on either edge. The whole to be 18 inches wide by inch long.

158. CHINA CAMPAIGN BADGE.

(a) Badge. To be of bronze, 1 inches in diameter. On the obverse side is the Imperial Chinese five-toed dragon with the head in full face in the middle, the whole in a circle composed of the words "China Relief Expedition" with the dates “19001901" at the bottom. The reverse side is the same as that on the Indian wars badge. The badge to be suspended from a brass bar ( inch long by 1 inches wide) by a silken ribbon (1 inches in length) of the same description and width as that described below.

(b) Ribbon. To be of silk and composed of a band of yellow (1 inches) with edges of blue ( inch). The whole to be 18 inches wide by iach long.

159. ARMY OF CUBAN PACIFICATION BADGE. (a) Badge. To be of bronze, 11 inches in diameter. On the obverse side is a group composed of the coat of arms of the Cuban Republic supported by two American soldiers with rifles, at parade rest. Above the group are the words "Cuban Pacification." Below the group are the dates "1906-1909." The re verse side is the same as that on the Indian wars badge. The badge is suspended from a brass bar ( inch long by 1 inches wide) by a silken ribbon (1 inches in length) of the same description and width as that described below.

(b) Ribbon.—To be of silk, and composed of a band of olive drab (inch) with a blue stripe (inch) separating it from bands of white (inch) and red (inch) on either side. The whole to be 18 inches wide by inch long.

160. ARMY OF CUBAN OCCUPATION BADGE, 1898-1902.

(a) Badge.-To be of bronze, 1 inches diameter. On the obverse side is the coat of arms of the Cuban Republic. Above the coat of arms, around the circumference, are the words "Army of Occupation, Military Government of Cuba," and to the left and right, respectively, above the shield of the coat of arms, the numbers "1898" and "1902." The reverse side is the same as on the Indian wars badge. The badge is suspended

from a brass bar ( inch long by 1 inches wide) by a silken ribbon (1 inches in length) of the came description and width as that prescribed below.

(b) Ribbon.-To be of silk and composed of a band of red (inch), a yellow stripe (inch), a band of blue (inch),

a yellow stripe (1 border of blue (1 inches wide and

inch), and a band of red (3 inch), with a inch) on each edge. The whole to be 18 inch long.

161. ROSETTES OR BUTTONS OF ADOPTED PATTERNS. (a) For optional wear with civilian clothing by all persons to whom such medals or badges have been or may hereafter be awarded. To consist of ribbons of the same color as those that pertain to the several service medals or badges.

(b) For members of the Enlisted Reserve Corps, for issue at the conclusion of their first period of encampment, as prescribed in section 55, act of June 3, 1916. These rosettes bear the letters "U.S.E.R.C."

(c) For all persons not members of the Enlisted Reserve Corps who have participated in and satisfactorily completed the prescribed encampments for military instruction of citizens. Το be red enamel for first, white for second, and blue for third camps, bearing the letters "U.S.M.T.C."

SECTION IV.

RESERVE OFFICERS' TRAINING CORPS AND CITIZENS' TRAINING CAMPS.

162. DISTINCTIVE PARTS OF THE UNIFORM FOR MEMBERS OF THE RESERVE OFFICERS' TRAINING CORPS.

Badge of adopted pattern, to be made of the olive-drab material of which the service coats are made or of gray cloth to harmonize with the cadet gray uniform. Design, without a border, to be embroidered in colors of the respective arms for which members of the corps are undergoing training.

Insignia of rank, to be of white metal for cadet officers, gold or gilt for instructors, circular flat disk for company officers, and flat diamond shape for field officers.

Disk to be inch diameter; diamond to be inch wide by 11 inches long.

These insignia will be worn on the shoulder loop, or on the shoulder in similar position if the coat has no shoulder loop, or on the collar of the olive-drab shirt when worn without coat, as follows:

Second lieutenant, one disk.

First lieutenant, two disks.

Captain, three disks.

Major, one diamond.

Lieutenant colonel, two diamonds.

Colonel, three diamonds.

Chevrons. Sergeants and corporals, as prescribed for the Regular Army.

Cap ornament.-Wreath containing the letters "R. O. T. C." in bronze.

Collar ornament.-The letters "R. O. T. C." in bronze.

163. UNIFORM-CITIZENS' TRAINING CAMPS.-The uniform for members of the citizens' training camp consists of:

Service hat.

Service hat cord (red, white, and blue strands).

Flannel shirt, olive drab.

Breeches, cotton, service.

Coat, cotton, service.

Leggins, canvas.

Shoes, russet.

Collar ornament, bronze, with letters "U. S. T. C."

Badge, olive drab, circular, with letters "U. S." above and “T. C." superimposed below, to be worn on left forearm. Stripe, service, of brown braid, for each camp completed.

SECTION V.

ARMY FIELD CLERKS, AND FIELD CLERKS, QUARTERMASTER CORPS.

164. BREECHES, SERVICE.-Same as enlisted men.

165. COATS, SERVICE.-Same as enlisted men.

166. CORDS, HAT.-To be composed of black and white strands.

167. HATS, SERVICE.-Same as enlisted men.

168. LEGGINS.-Same as enlisted men.

169. ORNAMENTS, COLLAR (BRONZE).

(a) A disk 1 inch in diameter, with raised rim, encircling the letters "U.S.", as issued.

(b) A disk 1 inch in diameter, with raised rim, encircling two crossed quill pens.

170. OVERCOATS.-Same as enlisted men.

171. SHIRTS.-Same as enlisted men.

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